Richard was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Jasper, to Mayland and Florence (Smith) Henry. On Sept. 5, 1952, in Adrian, he married Phyllis Larsen. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Richard worked for Merillat Industries for 21 years as a cabinet maker. He started when Orville Merillat was working out of his garage, building cabinets. Richard became his right-hand man building facilities for future Merillat sites. He later went to work for Bales Trucking as a mason and carpenter, retiring in 1995. Richard was a member of the Tipton Community Congregational Church. He enjoyed woodworking and going camping with his family and friends.

Richard is survived by his wife, Phyllis, two sons, David (Dorothy) Henry of Allendale, Mich., and Robert (Debra) Henry of Adrian; a daughter, Sandra (Kevin) Macham of Tecumseh; a brother, George (Sharron) Henry of Adrian; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for Richard will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Eric Hickman officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will take place Wednesday, from noon until the time of the service at 3 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contribution may be made to the family of Richard Henry, checks payable to Phyllis. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.